Photo: © Victoria Aline Flower
Michael Lavin Flower is an accomplished photographer, designer, and project manager, with a 40-year career that spans various commercial, creative, and educational domains. Previously the owner and director of Chiaroscuro Gallery and Berkshire Mountain Photographic Workshops, Michael demonstrates a deep appreciation and commitment to the arts, curating and showcasing a wide range of artistic expression and media. His experience includes roles as an educator at both secondary school and undergraduate college levels, where he has inspired and guided countless students in their artistic journeys.
Michael’s educational background is as diverse as his professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and Film from the Philadelphia College of Art, where he was awarded a Visual Studies Grant to create an installation of photographs recorded from nationally broadcast programing that were silk-screened in varying sizes onto 4’x8’ sheets of suspended transparent vinyl, creating a personal narrative focusing on events surrounding 1980 US presidential election. His notable projects while at PCA also include a major contribution to a photo-documentary project on the Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper. Michael also studied at Dartington College of Art in Totnes, Devon, UK, earning a Diploma of Higher Education, and completed an Associate of Arts degree from Simon’s Rock College in Great Barrington, MA.
With a rich blend of artistic experience and academic knowledge, Michael continues to leave a significant mark in the fields of photography, fine art, design, and education.